Which is bigger: Oman or Italy?

Oman is larger (309,500 km²) — about 1.0 times the size of Italy (301,340 km²).

Why do Oman and Italy look different on the map than in reality?

The common Mercator projection enlarges areas the farther they lie from the equator, so the on-map size proportions of Oman and Italy are distorted compared to their true land area.

Oman vs Italy Size Comparison

Discover the true size difference between Oman and Italy. Compare their overlaid silhouettes and learn how the Mercator projection distorts scale.

Direct Silhouette Overlay (same scale)

Comparison of shapes at the exact same, real geographic scale. Click or tap and drag either silhouette to adjust positioning manually.

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Oman ↗

Surface Area309,500 km²

Population4,829,483

TypeCountry

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Italy ↗

Surface Area301,340 km²

Population60,421,760

TypeCountry

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